Vikings Cuts Tracker: Who did not make the final 53-man roster for 2023?
By Adam Patrick
After their exhibition loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, training camp and the preseason have officially concluded for the 2023 Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota must now reduce their roster from 90 players to 53 players by 3 p.m. CST on Tuesday, August 29th.
There are going to be a lot of roster moves during the next few days, so luckily, we've got a Vikings cut tracker to help keep track of all of the departures that will be happening from now until Tuesday.
2023 Minnesota Vikings cut tracker
Vikings Roster Cuts
Minnesota's first cut is veteran linebacker Tanner Vellejo, according to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero on Sunday.
The #Vikings have begun their cuts, releasing LB Tanner Vallejo, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 27, 2023
Shortly after the Vallejo report, Pelissero also revealed two more cuts made by the Vikings.
The #Vikings also cut OT Jarrid Williams and LB Wilson Huber.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 27, 2023
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz on Sunday, the Vikings have traded offensive tackle Vederian Lowe to the New England Patriots in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick.
Sources: The #Patriots are trading a 6th-round pick to the #Vikings for OL Vederian Lowe.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 28, 2023
New England is prioritizing adding offensive line depth. Lowe is 24 years old. https://t.co/rmSNK2cdTF
Minnesota began Monday by parting ways with undrafted rookie defensive tackle Calvin Avery according to The Athletic's Alec Lewis.
The #Vikings have cut DT Calvin Avery, per a source. Avery is an undrafted rookie from Illinois whom Brian Flores praised early in camp.
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) August 28, 2023
The Star Tribune's Ben Goessling also reported on Monday that the Vikings and veteran guard Chris Reed recently agreed to some new contract terms that slightly reduces his 2023 cap number. Reed has been on Minnesota's non-football injury list since the team reported for training camp in July.
#Vikings guard Chris Reed, who has been on the NFI list during training camp, reworked his contract late last week for 2nd time this year.
— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) August 28, 2023
Reed will now get a base of $1.165M fully g’td; he’d been at $1.4M previously, with $600K g’td.
15 roster moves were officially announced by the Vikings on Monday, with more obviously expected to happen before Tuesday's deadline.
The #Vikings have announced a group of roster moves ahead of tomorrow's deadline.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 28, 2023
Before Monday came to an end, the Vikings reportedly parted with a pair of defensive linemen.
The #Vikings cut defensive linemen Ross Blacklock and Sheldon Day, per sources.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 29, 2023
Tuesday's reported cuts began with Minnesota parting ways with undrafted rookie center Alan Ali, according to The Athletic's Alec Lewis.
The #Vikings have waived OL Alan Ali, per a source. Definitive practice squad candidate.
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) August 29, 2023
Young wide receiver Trishton Jackson was also reportedly let go by the Vikings on Tuesday, according to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero.
The #Vikings are waiving WR Trishton Jackson, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 29, 2023
Second-year edge rusher Luiji Vilain is reportedly being waived by Minnesota. Vilain made the Vikings' final roster last season as an undrafted rookie.
The #Vikings have waived Luiji Vilain, per a source. A surefire practice squad candidate unless he gets claimed.
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) August 29, 2023
More reported cuts continue to flow in prior to Tuesday's 3 p.m. CST deadline.
#Vikings cutting Thayer Thomas, per a league source, expected to join practice squad if he clears waivers
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 29, 2023
The #Vikings are releasing CB Joejuan Williams, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 29, 2023
Vikings cutting DL Esezi Otomewo, a 2022 5th-round pick.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 29, 2023
Titans cutting LB Chance Campbell, a 2022 6th-round pick.
The #Vikings are waiving RB DeWayne McBride, per a source.
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) August 29, 2023
The Vikings officially revealed on Tuesday afternoon which players won't be joining them during the 2023 regular season.
The #Vikings have finalized roster moves to set their initial 53-man roster for the 2023 season.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 29, 2023
Current Vikings Roster (54 players)
Quarterbacks (3)
- Kirk Cousins
- Nick Mullens
- Jaren Hall
Running Backs (4)
- Alexander Mattison
- Ty Chandler
- Kene Nwangwu
- C.J. Ham (FB)
Wide Receivers (6)
- Justin Jefferson
- Jordan Addison
- K.J. Osborn
- Jalen Nailor
- Brandon Powell
- Jalen Reagor
Tight Ends (4)
- T.J. Hockenson
- Josh Oliver
- Johnny Mundt
- Nick Muse
Offensive Line (8)
- Christian Darrisaw (LT)
- Ezra Cleveland (LG)
- Garrett Bradbury (C)
- Ed Ingram (RG)
- Brian O'Neill (RT)
- Oli Udoh (OT)
- Blake Brandel (G/T)
- Austin Schlottmann (G/C)
Defensive Line (6)
- Harrison Phillips
- Khyris Tonga
- Den Lowry
- Jonathan Bullard
- Jaquelin Roy
- Junior Aho (Roster exemption/International Player Pathway program)
Outside Linebackers (5)
- Danielle Hunter
- Marcus Davenport
- Patrick Jones II
- D.J. Wonnum
- Andre Carter II
Inside Linebackers (4)
- Jordan Hicks
- Ivan Pace Jr.
- Brian Asamoah
- Troy Dye
Cornerbacks (5)
- Byron Murphy
- Akayleb Evans
- Mekhi Blackmon
- Andrew Booth Jr.
- NaJee Thompson
Safeties (6)
- Harrison Smith
- Camryn Bynum
- Josh Metellus
- Lewis Cine
- Theo Jackson
- Jay Ward
Specialists (3)
- Greg Joseph (K)
- Ryan Wright (P)
- Andrew DePaola (LS)
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